Verses from the Center: A Budhist Vision of the Sublime by Stephen Batchelor (En

Description: Verses from the Center by Stephen Batchelor A new translation of the verses written by the legendary monk, mediator, and philosopher offers insight into the Buddhist vision of the exalted. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The understanding of the nature of reality is the insight upon which the Buddha was able to achieve his own enlightenment. This vision of the sublime is the source of all that is enigmatic and paradoxical about Buddhism. In Verses from the Center, Stephen Batchelor explores the history of this concept and provides readers with translations of the most important poems ever written on the subject, the poems of 2nd century philosopher Nagarjuna. Author Biography Stephen Batchelor is a former monk in the Tibetan and Zen traditions and the author of the national bestseller Buddhism Without Beliefs. He lectures and conducts meditation retreats worldwide, and is a contributing editor for Tricycle. Table of Contents PrefaceIntuitions of the SublimeVerses from the CenterWalkingSeeingBodySpaceAddictionBirthActorsAlreadyFireBeforeAnguishChangeConnectionEssenceLifeActsSelfTimeDisappearanceBuddhanatureAwakeningNirvanaContingencyOpinionAfterwordAppendixNotesGlossaryBibliography Review "A Buddhist scholar and former monk, Stephen Batchelor is well known to American readers as the author of the bestselling Buddhism Without Beliefs. Now comes Verses from the Center, his vision of the poetic legacy of Nagarjuna, a visionary monk who lived in India in the second century and who is, Batchelor writes, arguably the most important figure in Buddhism after the Buddha himself....In addition to providing useful guidance to the key philosophical concepts, Batchelors introduction also delves into the colorful strata of myth and legend surrounding the man and his work, and traces the historical traditions of centrist thought all the way from Nagarjunas Chinese contemporary, Laotzu, to the English Romantic poet John Keats....This is a book about wisdom, not understanding; it invites us to acknowledge paradox with equanimity, and to dwell without question among the questions that it poses."--Los Angeles Times Review Quote "A Buddhist scholar and former monk, Stephen Batchelor is well known to American readers as the author of the bestselling Buddhism Without Beliefs . Now comes Verses from the Center , his vision of the poetic legacy of Nagarjuna, a visionary monk who lived in India in the second century and who is, Batchelor writes, arguably the most important figure in Buddhism after the Buddha himself....In addition to providing useful guidance to the key philosophical concepts, Batchelors introduction also delves into the colorful strata of myth and legend surrounding the man and his work, and traces the historical traditions of centrist thought all the way from Nagarjunas Chinese contemporary, Laotzu, to the English Romantic poet John Keats....This is a book about wisdom, not understing∧ it invites us to acknowledge paradox with equanimity, and to dwell without question among the questions that it poses." -- Los Angeles Times Details ISBN1573228761 Author Stephen Batchelor Short Title VERSES FROM THE CENTER Pages 208 Language English ISBN-10 1573228761 ISBN-13 9781573228763 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2001 Imprint Riverhead Books,U.S. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Birth 1953 Residence ENK Subtitle A Budhist Vision of the Sublime DOI 10.1604/9781573228763 UK Release Date 2001-07-01 US Release Date 2001-07-01 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Publication Date 2001-07-01 DEWEY 294.3 Audience General NZ Release Date 2001-06-30 AU Release Date 2001-06-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160386699;

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